Onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness, is caused by the nematode Onchocerca volvulus and can result in dermatitis, subcutaneous nodules, lymphadenitis, and visual impairment, including blindness. The disease is transmitted by the bite of female Simulium flies (black flies) that bite by day and are found near rapidly flowing rivers and streams. It affects over 17 million people in 25 nations in Africa.
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- Elimination Of River Blindness 'Possible Within Ten Years' Article from allAfrica.com.
- WHO/OMS: Onchocerciasis Factsheets, programs, press releases, and research.
- eMedicine - Onchocerciasis Article by Deborah Eezzuduemhoi, MD.
- eMedicine - Onchocerciasis Article by Michael A Forgione, Jr, MD.
- African Programme for Onchocerciasis Control Detailed information about the disease and eradication programs from the World Health Organization.
- Life-cycle of Onchocerca volvulus Illustrated information on the parasites that cause onchocerciasis which are transmitted between humans through the bites of blackfly vectors.
- The Carter Center: River Blindness (Onchocerciasis) Program Provides information on this disease and the program for its elimination being undertaken.
- River Blindness 'Breakthrough' River blindness, which affects about 17 million people, could be wiped out with antibiotics, say scientists.
- BioMed Central: Onchocerciasis Full text article on treatment aimed at eliminating the infection from Ecuador, including the use of Ivermectin as an oral microfilaricidal drug.
- CDC: River Blindness Factsheet and press releases concerning the disease.
- TDR: Onchocerciasis Provides information on the research being undertaken into this disease and its vectors.
- CDC Travelers' Health Information: Onchocerciasis (River Blindness) Brief information from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.